Top Opposition General Joins Government Forces in South Sudan

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‎A senior opposition army officer has left his group and joined the government army in South Sudan. Brigadier General Adnan Alex Boboya, who was part of the SPLA-IO (the main opposition army), said he has decided to support peace and work with the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), which is the national army. ‎ ‎Speaking in Yei River County, Gen. Boboya said, “I am doing this for the good of my people and my country. It is time for peace. We, as soldiers, should protect our communities, not fight them.” ‎ ‎Government army leaders welcomed him and encouraged other opposition fighters to stop fighting and talk about peace. ‎ ‎This comes just days after over 600 SPLA-IO soldiers also joined the government side. ‎ ‎But some people are worried that these changes could cause more problems for the peace agreement signed in 2018 between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.  ‎ ‎There are also reports that Riek Machar is being kept at home and not allowed to move...

SOUTH SUDAN, ETHIOPIA TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS



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President  Kiir met with Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali who come to South Sudan on a one day visit. 


The Ethiopian Prime Minister, upon his arrival at Juba International Airport he was warmly welcome by President Kiir and other senior government officials. 


The two leaders held a meeting on bilateral matters with Regional Dimensions as well as progress of the Peace Agreement. 

 

The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Deng Dau Malek said the meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional dimensions and the progress of the Peace Agreement. 



Hon. Deng also added that the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali held a side-line meeting with the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny to deliberate on challenges hindering the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

 

In his remarks, the Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Misganu Arega said that the two leaders exchanged views on matters of bilateral relations and regional stability.


Ambassador Arega also thanked the government of South Sudan for welcoming them  warmly. 


“An official and colorful welcoming ceremony was organized on behalf of the Prime Minister for which Ethiopia is grateful,” Amb. Arega said. 


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